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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 1009 PC REGMoorpark, California October 9, 1984 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California was called to order at 7:04 p.m. All members were present. Item 3 — APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1984 were approved 5 - 0. Item 4 - PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. Item 5 = COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Schleve asked for a status report on the compliance of Moorpark Stow -It with the conditions of the Minor Modifications for DP -289 allowing the storage of recreational vehicles. Chairman Hartley requested that Item 9 on the agenda be taken as the first item of business. Commissioner Weak inquired about a possible zoning violation,in that tires were being stored behind a business near the intersection of 1st' Street and Moorpark Ave. It was indicated by staff that such storage was a violation and the property owner and business operator had been notified and corrective action was pending. Commissioner Holland indicated that he had reviewed all tapes for items on this evening's agenda which had previously been heard by the Commission. Item 9 - PD-980 (JANSS CORPORATION) Final approval of store front signing criteria and Hughes Market sign. Larry Carignan, 11075 Santa Monica Bl., Los Angeles, California (JANSS CORPORATION). Discussed the revisions made to signing criteria at the request of the Commission. The Hughes Market sign was discussed by Mr. Ed Gardner, 833 North Elm, Orange Califorina (INNOVATIVE GRAPHICS). The submitted sign request, as well as an alternative were discussed. Mr. Carignan indicated that a bronze cap on the wall signs would be required by Janss Corporation and that the word MARKET should also be red. At the close of the discussion it was moved by Commissioner Miller to approve the shopping center signing criteria. The motion was seconded by Commisstone'r Weak and unanimously adopted. A motion was then made by Com%ipsoner Weak to approve the alternative Hughes sign with the requirement that the word MARKET be colored red and that the trim cap be bronze. The motion included approval of four storefront. signs as requested. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and unanimously adopted. -1- Moorpark, California October 9,1984 (continued) Item 6 - APPEAL NO. 4 (ED NEWHART) Appeal by the applicant of a Planning Commission decision regarding condition No. 48 of PD- 992-ia5erred by City Council and continued from September 18, 1984. Deputy City Attorney; Scott Field discussed with the Commission the relationship of a five -year time limit to the extent of review which the Planning Commission may conduct. The Commission discussed with Mr. Field the possible affects of approval of the project on a future redevelopment agency. Chairman Hartley indicated that at the last meeting the applicant had withdrawan his appeal of Condition No. 45 and indicated that a fifteen -year approval period would be acceptable. The applicant was represented by: John Williamson (Attorney) 5775 Los Angeles Avenue, Suite 228, Simi Valley, California. Ed Newhart,(applicant), 1431 Arcadia, Simi Valley,'California Mt. Williamson indicated that Chairman Hartley's statements were correct. At the close of the public hearing it was indicated by Commissioner Weak that he did not believe a time limit was fair.- Gowmi:ssiouerr. Miller indicated that the issue of future land use compatibility must be d&altwith and that if a time limit was not imposed, then the design of the project should be re- examined Commissioner Schleve indicated that his main concern was to avoid future problems and that a redesign appeared in order. Commissioner Holland indicated that he believed the design was acceptable and made a motion to request the City Council to amend the City Zoning Ordinance regarding nonconforming uses to acquire all noncomforming uses to be abated within five years. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Weak and was adopted 3 - 2 with Commissioners Schleve and Miller dissenting Commissioner Schleve made a motion to request the applicant to revise the plot plan to move the building to the front of the property, to revise the agricultural design of the building and for the matter to be scheduled for the Camussion'snext meeting for further review. These changes would be in lieu of any time limit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Upon inquiry from Commissioner Weak it was indicated that the intent was to turn the building 180° and reduce it in size so that the service bays would open to the--rE%r of the property. Chairman Hartley indicated that he would oppose the motion but did state that revising the elevations to include three equal arches would bedesirable Commissioner Weak indicated that the project should be approved or dewed asit 15 -,The motion failed to carry on a 2 - 3 vote with Commissioners Weak, Holland and Chairman Hartley dissenting. Commissioner Weak made a motion to delete Condition No. 48 and leave Condition No. 45 as orginally approved. It was indicated that the applicant may wish, with staff approval, to revise the front elevation to contain only three arches. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holland and adopted 3 - 2 with Commissioners Miller and Schleve dissenting. -2- Moorpark, California October 9, 1984 Item 7 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84 -1 i Review of possible redesignations within the area bounded by Los Angeles Avenue, the Arroyo Simi, Moorpark Road and properties bordering Liberty Bell Road. Following staff review, testimony was received from: John W. Newton, 165 High Street, Suite 104, Moorpark, CA. Herbert Rosenkrantz, 22924 Bluebird Drive, Calabasas, CA. Wilma Van Daalen, 51 Freemont Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Charlene Yeates, 81 Freemont, Moorpark, CA. Max Yeates, 81 Freemont, Moorpark, CA. Bernie Golds, 198 Lorane Lane, Moorpark, CA. Mike Penrod (Mash Associates) The residents of Freemont Street indicated that they were opposed to a Commercial or a Commercial Office re- designation. Ms. Van Daalen requested that Planning Commission minutes be a verbatim transcript of the meeting. Mr. Rosenkrantz indicated that he owned the property behind the Circle K Market and that a depth equal to that on the north side of L.A. Avenue should be maintained for commercial use. Any re- designation on the rear of the property should be to a Very High density designation. Commissioner Holland asked staff as to th availability of density bonuses and it was indicated that a density bonus for a ;ordable housing can be requested. Mr. Golds indicated that he would prefer a Very High density designation for his property. Mr. Penrod indicated opposition to a change to a residential density on the area west of Moorpark Avenue. Mr. Newton indicated that his clients in the eastern area were agreeable with the proposed changes that in the west the S & K owners wished the property to retain a commercial designation. At the close of the public hearing, it was indicated by Commissioner Schleve that he was concerned that the Council had not followed the previous reccommendation of the Planning Commission, and that concerns with the consistency of re- designations with the 208 Plan and Air Quality Management Plan remain. Commissioner Weak indicated that the western area required further study but that the AC, Shearer and Nicola properties could be changed to commercial office at this time, with high density for the remainder of the eastern area pending further study of the cumulative population impacts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holland, indicating that High Density was appropriate now but that Very High may be supported in the future. The motion was amended to include a request to the Council to delete the density averaging provisions in the General Plan. The motion was adopted 4 - 0 - 1, with Commissioner Schleve abstaining. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Schleve tore- designate the area between Moorpark Avenue and Liberty Bell Road for High Density residential pending further study. It was indicated by Commissioner Schleve that there were too many commercially designated properties within the community and that older areas would be more appropriate Isla Moorpark, California October 9, 1984 Item 7 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84 -1 (cont.) to be redeveloped for such uses. Commissioner Miller indicated concern with population impacts. The motion was approved 3 - 2, with Commissioners Miller and Weak dissenting. Item '8'- COMMERCIAL ACHITECTURAL THEMES A presentation on Commercial Achitecture by Eric Stein (Eric Stein & Associates). The item was continued to the Commissions next meeting. Item 10 - PD -966 (MASH ASSOCIATES) Request for a one -year time extenstion. The item was continued to the Commission's next meeting. Item 11 - STAFF COMMENTS Staff requested that the Commission cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of October 23, 1984 and meet on October 30 instead. This would allow time for additional items to be prepared. The Commission indicated agreement with this proposal. Item 12 - ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hartley adjourned the meeting at 11:54 p.m. to a special meeting to be held on October 30, 1984. 1�4- 1A Chairman -4- Ia't, ".J�� Secretary